Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Trunk

Opening the trunk

1.Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park, For Dual clutch transmission/ Intelligent Variable Transmission) or first gear or R (Reverse, For Manual Transmission) and set the parking brake.

2.Then do one of the following :

- Press the Remote key or Smart Key Trunk Unlock button for more than one second.
- Press the button on the trunk itself with the Smart Key in your possession.
- Use the mechanical key. (if equipped with key hole)

• To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, pull the trunk lid release lever.

Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk locks automatically.

✽ NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

WARNING

The trunk swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the trunk.

CAUTION

Make certain that you close the trunk before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to attached hardware if the trunk is not closed prior to driving.

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator ( ) goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order.

To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.

Other information:

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B)

If the stop and tail lamp (LED) (1,2,3) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a single component because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamp has to be replaced with the unit.

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